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Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe! {3 Ingredients}

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Ribs have never been easier or tastier than with this easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe!

Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Ribs Recipe

So are you craving some crazy-good Fall-off-the-Bone BBQ Ribs??  I’ve got a trick to share with you… today we make pork ribs in the slow cooker!  Seriously… nothing could be simpler than this Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe!

Alysha writes: "Best ribs I've ever made!"

Here’s the best part.  You only need 3 ingredients to make the best Coca Cola BBQ Ribs in the Slow Cooker.  It’s true!

Using your slow cooker is the hands down the easiest way to make fall-off-the-bone delicious ribs every time.  Now you can skip right past all the hard work and still enjoy amazing ribs.  Seriously, when you know how to make perfect ribs in your Crock Pot every time, you’ll be hooked.  Talk about a winner, winner, bbq rib dinner!

These Barbecue Coca Cola Ribs are such a huge hit around my house.  I can actually get into trouble if I don’t make them often enough, yikes!

So are your ready to spoil your family with some amazing ribs this week?  It’s time to skip the fancy restaurant, and have some awesome Barbecue at home tonight!!

Go grab your Crockpot!  I know you’re gonna love this easy recipe for Crockpot BBQ Ribs with Coke and Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce!

Here’s what you’ll need to make yours…

Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe

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Is it Better to Boil Ribs Before Baking?

There’s actually no need to boil your ribs before cooking them in a slow cooker.  You’ll just cut the raw rib rack in half, season with salt and paper, and place it straight in your crock pot.

Crockpot BBQ Ribs Ingredients:

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the Best Crockpot BBQ Ribs!

  • Pork Backribs
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Coca-Cola
  • Salt and Pepper

What Temp Do I Cook Ribs On?

The key to delicious, fall-off-the-bone ribs is to cook them slow in your slow cooker.  So you’ll want to let them cook for around 4 hours if you’re using the HIGH temperature setting, or around 8 hours if you’re using the LOW temperature setting.

How do I Keep My Ribs From Drying Out?

Thanks to your ribs cooking in the cozy crockpot with lid, they’ll stay warm and moist all throughout the entire cooking process.  No basting is necessary.

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe…

Alysha writes: “Best ribs I’ve ever made!”

Michelle writes: “Came out perfect. Meat fell off the bone!”

Carina writes: “Delicious. Love that I already had all the ingredients.”

Natalie writes: “Very good, they were falling off the bone. I enjoy the slightly sweet taste that the coke gives them.”

Talsa writes: “These were great!! Shared recipe with co-workers.”

Sarah writes: “Another family fave. I make this often and it’s always loved.”

Shelby writes: “Fell off the bone!!! Super good. Made it for my birthday!”

DeAndra writes: “My grandparents ate up my ribs then made their own the following week. Delicious!!”

Melissa writes: “Fall off the bone amazingness.”

Taryn writes: “First time using my crock pot and I made this recipe!  Super easy and yet so soooo good!  The meat just slid off the bone so perfectly.”

Tabitha writes: “Added paprika. Used Dr Pepper instead of Coke. Cooked on high six hours then broiled for 6 minutes.”

Theresa writes: “Easy and the best bbq ribs recipe I have ever made! Next time I will double it!!”

Jessica writes: “I doubled the recipe and it turned out amazing!!!!”

Alexis writes: “Came out really good! Nice and tender”

Nichole writes: “Turned out great. Can’t wait to try more of these recipes in the future.”

Tori writes: “These were delicious and so tender! This recipe is definitely a keeper!”

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Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe!

Ribs have never been easier or tastier than with this easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs Recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, coke, crock pot, pork, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Pork Backribs
  • 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce {1 bottle }
  • 6 ounces Coca-Cola {use ½ of a 12 oz. can}
  • Optional: ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • Optional: ⅛ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut Rib rack in half
  • Sprinkle ribs with Salt and Pepper, then place in Crockpot.
  • Combine BBQ Sauce and Coke in bowl, mix well, reserve 1/2 cup, then pour remainder of sauce over ribs in Crockpot.
  • Cover Crockpot with lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or LOW for 8 hours, or until done.
  • When ribs are done, remove from Crockpot and brush on remaining 1/2 cup of sauce before serving. ENJOY!!
  • Optional: spoon sauce from Crock Pot over ribs 1-2 times while cooking to keep extra moist.

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Comments

  1. Mariyam Batool says

    I just made these homemade Reese’s peanut butter cups and they were absolutely delicious! I love that I can control the ingredients and make them a little healthier than the store-bought version. The recipe was easy to follow and the cups turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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  2. Hannah J Parrish says

    Whenever I want to thaw meat, I always use cold tap water. Cover it, change the water every 30 minutes until thawed. I thawed some bacon yesterday, and it only took about 20 minutes in the water. I would imagine that ribs would only be 30-45 minutes… if they’re not completely thawed by then, they’d be pretty darn close and you could toss them on the egg.

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  4. Nicole says

    My family LOVES these! We tried using Dr. Pepper and they turned out great that way too! My husband likes them a little crispy on the outside so after they are finished he throws them on the grill for 5 minutes (about 2 min per side) just to get then crisp. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

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  5. Anne says

    Can’t wait to try this recipe once we get home from vacation… reading all the yummy recipes on the beach – already added the ingredients to my shopping list app! Think this one will be a huge hit in our house!!!

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  6. Jackie McElveen says

    Hello.
    Thank you for your recipes and being so kind in responding to everyone’s questions and comments.
    I just saw a post here that this recipe doesn’t call for baby back ribs, which is what’s cooking now..Oops, I should’ve paid better attention ⚠. Hopefully they turn out OK .
    I’ll let you know. I’m going to check them before the 4 hours. Fingers crossed

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Kedia ~ absolutely… if you prefer KC Masterpiece, you can definitely swap out the sauce. Enjoy!! 🙂

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  13. Tonya says

    O my Goodness!!! Thank you so much for this recipe. I just tried it today and this is so delicious! I always use Sweet Baby Ray’s sauce for everything I BBQ but I had no idea that adding the cola would make it even better. My next attempt will be your BBQ pulled pork recipe 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Gloria ~ a typical serving size would be 3 – 4 ribs per person, so this would serve approx. 4 – 5. Enjoy! 🙂

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  16. Buster says

    Wowzers!!! Cant wait ti maje these tiday fir the big game. One question. Do the ribs need to be totally covered in coke?

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Buster ~ you’ll pour the sauce over the ribs, but if some slides off that’s okay. They don’t need to be completely submerged in the sauce when cooking.

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      • Buster says

        That’s kind I have made them twice now (Superbowl and Easter) BEST RIBS EVER!!! Only one problem… I ever have leftovers.
        Thanks

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  17. Judy says

    I am almost obsessed with Sweet Baby Ray’s sauces but my fave is the honey chipotle!! I am anxious to try the cola/BBQ sauce with chicken, I KNOW it will be fantastic!!

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Colleen ~ I think it should work just fine! I use the BBQ / Dr. Pepper mixture on chicken, and it’s delicious!! 😉

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Candice ~ I haven’t tried yet with Beef Ribs, but it should work. The cook time may vary, being that the ribs are different in size… so just keep an eye on them. If you try this, let me know how it turns out!

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  26. Lisa says

    Hi! Do you have a preference between country-style ribs, baby back ribs or spare ribs? Also, is 3 lbs enough for 8 people? THANKS!

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